Job Description for Associate Financial Analyst

Associate financial analysts are in charge of analyzing financial information on behalf of their company. They are responsible for conducting and processing large amounts of financial data on a regular basis. They create detailed reports based on their observations and analysis results. One of their main duties includes reviewing and updating financial information in company workbooks. In addition, they perform quality reviews to identify financial discrepancies. They strive to find a prompt solution, but they escalate issues as needed. They maintain documents for controls, depending on assigned operations of the project. Associate financial analysts provide support to ledger balances and find financial results. They also perform reconciliation of balances and transactions. They follow strict financial and privacy procedures to maintain ethical positions. These individuals also participate in audits to monitor the process in a controlled environment. These individuals provide financial advice for forecasting activities.

They possess strong analytical skills and pay close attention to detail. They can multitask on a variety of projects and share information with other associate analysts to reach all project goals before deadlines. They are organized, keep accurate records in a personal computer, and modify company databases for future reference. Associate financial analysts are proficient with financial model software. In addition, they are well versed with office applications such as word processing and spreadsheet programs to make calculations. They have excellent communication abilities to interpret and relay important ideas.

A bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field is required for this position. Previous years in an analyst capacity can be helpful. Industry certifications are a plus. (Copyright 2019 PayScale.com)

Associate Financial Analyst Tasks

Prepare company profiles of potential acquisition targets.

Maintain mergers and acquisitions database.

Coordinate logistics for onsite functional due diligence.

Collect data from key acquisition stakeholders and compiles for management.

About Quincy, Massachusetts

County, State

Norfolk County, Massachusetts

Population

93,629

Gender

Male:

44,129 (47.1%)

Female:

49,500 (52.9%)

Quincy (pronounced /ˈkwɪnzi/ KWIN-zee) is a city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It is a major part of Metropolitan Boston and is Boston's immediate southern suburb. Its population in 2010 was 92,271, making it the 8th largest city in the state. Known as the "City of Presidents," Quincy is the birthplace of two U.S. presidents — John Adams and his son John Quincy Adams — as well as John Hancock, a President of the Continental Congress and the first signer of the Declaration of Independence.
First settled in 1625, Quincy was briefly part of Dorchester and Boston before becoming the north precinct of Braintree in 1640. In 1792, Quincy was split off from Braintree; the new town was named after Colonel John Quincy, maternal grandfather of Abigail Adams and after whom John Quincy Adams was also named. Quincy became a city in 1888.
For more than a century, Quincy was home...